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VU05 XHG

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,904 mi
Last recorded152,904 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 XHG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 152,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 146,179 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 146,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 98,166 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,680 miles

Front windscreen is damage in zone A but not effecting drives viwe

Fail 16 Feb 2016 87,680 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65R14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 76,831 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 76,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 72,659 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 72,659 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 69,412 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 69,344 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs very worn inner faces

Fail 7 Mar 2011 66,836 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs very worn inner faces

Pass 9 Nov 2009 54,330 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 46,055 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 46,053 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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VU05 XHG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 78,540 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU05 XHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU05 XHG registered?

VU05 XHG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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